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Definition of testimonial in English:

testimonial

noun

1A formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.

‘Mr Browne said the mayor of van de Poel's home town, his parents and his boss had provided testimonials as to his client's good character.’

‘I think the average person would be amazed at the amount of fake testimonials and fabricated authenticity they are exposed to in one day.’

‘A common feature in networking sites is testimonials or comments.’

‘Most designers will have testimonials from previous clients on their web site.’

‘So if you're asking for a testimonial to her character as a mother and as a hard working local member, I'm not only very happy to give it on this programme, I'll be very happy to give it in her electorate as well.’

‘He stated that relevant weight has not been given to his good teaching record and to letters, testimonials and references from parents appreciating work he has done with their children.’

‘To summarize my testimonial about him, I simply said that he always made me laugh thought at times he annoyed me of constant teasing, but in the end I'd still have him as he is.’

‘They have noted the evidence of your character witnesses who spoke highly of you and the testimonials submitted on your behalf which indicate that you are well respected by both your professional colleagues and patients.’

‘Bernard Gateshill, for Mancey, handed a huge bundle of character testimonials to the judge and explained that his client had been suffering from depression at the time of the incident.’

2(in sport) a game or event held in honour of a player, who typically receives part of the income generated:

[as modifier]‘a testimonial match’

‘I was, and still am, one of the few British players who had played alongside Zidane, albeit in a testimonial.’

‘I have just signed a new three-and-a-half year deal, which includes a testimonial in pre-season, so I hope I can help establish the club at this level.’

‘The club has agreed to give him a testimonial game to mark his nine years at Edgeley Park, even though Flynn left last week to join Barnsley.’

‘I am still in the process of arranging the second game, but we will have at least one other game at home because Paul Stancliffe will be having a testimonial game in recognition of his long-standing service to the club.’

‘His season on the pitch has not been too eye-catching but his selfless act in donating the receipts of his testimonial game to children's charities is one of the greatest things a Premiership footballer had done this season.’

‘His 11-year tenure with the Sky Blues has been rewarded by a glittering testimonial against the champions of Scotland.’

‘The first event of Lowes' testimonial will be a golf day at Northcliffe Golf Club on Wednesday, August 25.’

‘Radebe is donating the £500,000 that his testimonial game earned to charity, a gesture which is thoroughly in character.’

‘Two of rugby's greatest players are planning to sign off their careers in front of a full house in the first testimonial match to be played at Twickenham.’

‘United also agreed that Keane would be given a testimonial game by United, an offer that he will consider when a little time has elapsed and the dust from his departure has settled.’

‘The Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker has just signed up a young Dublin singer to perform during his testimonial game tomorrow night in Sunderland.’

‘There will be a quick, bitter-sweet trip to Stradey Park on Friday for his testimonial game against Gloucester.’

‘Fans, team mates, family and friends are expected at the War Memorial Ground on Tuesday night for a testimonial game in honour of former Carshalton Athletic player Neil Robson.’

‘He had served Celtic for more than 24 years and was rumoured to be in line for a money-spinning testimonial match - the first ever granted to a non-player or manager in Scotland.’

‘Instead of expensive gifts for players participating in the testimonial, they will be given letters from children in the developing world whose education will be sponsored from the proceeds.’

‘The ultra-loyal City defender crowns a decade at Valley Parade tomorrow with his testimonial match against Bolton.’

‘But when you go out on the park, even if it is for a testimonial, the game is one you want to win.’

‘Now, they hope to ‘re-sign’ a host of old boys to take part in a testimonial game they're planning for club captain Brian Pritchard on Sunday May 5.’

‘About 10,000 Rangers fans make the trip to Bradford to pay tribute to Stuart McCall, whose testimonial sees the Yorkshire side take on Rangers' nine-in-a-row side.’

‘Tony Parkes had to fight back tears as he described his testimonial as one of the greatest nights of his life.’

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French testimonial testifying, serving as evidence, from late Latin testimonialis, from Latin testimonium (see testimony).